Equestrian helmet are an essential part of horse riding, whether you are under tuition, eventing, racing or just cantering across open fields. The range of accessories to brighten up and personalize head wear enables young people to create their own fashion statement. Read more

From Equine Products Review:

Once you’ve made the decision to buy a new helmet, you probably want to know which helmets offer the most protection. An absolute answer is harder to come by than you might think because in the U.S. helmets are rated using a pass/fail system. Approved helmets meet the minimum requirements of the standard established by the American Society of Testing & Materials, ASTM F1163. This standard defines performance criteria and test methods. Read more

Nicole’s Law requires children younger than 16 to wear a helmet while riding a horse on public land. Parents of children who break the law can be fined $500. Read more about the Nicole’s Law here

There is no evidence that higher priced helmets or those which use exotic materials test better than the other certified models. Read more at: emsaonline.net

Debbie Stanitski, a pediatric orthopedic surgeon, fought back from a severe brain injury to return to medical practice–and to her beloved sport of eventing. Read more at Equisearch.com